Epitaph Records

Founded in 1981 by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz, Epitaph Records is one of the oldest and most successful independent punk record labels. While remaining resolutely underground, the label has tasted its share of commercial success ... read more

Founded in 1981 by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz, Epitaph Records is one of the oldest and most successful independent punk record labels. While remaining resolutely underground, the label has tasted its share of commercial success with releases by artists such as The Hives, Offspring, Pennywise, and Rancid. Through its imprint labels Anti-, Burning Heart, and Hellcat, Epitaph has produced records by a more eclectic range of artists, including Merle Haggard, Refused, and Tom Waits. The label operates out of offices in California, Canada, and the Netherlands. As part of its restructuring efforts, the company cut 17% of its staff in 2003. Brett Gurewitz still owns Epitaph Records. - Yahoo Finance hide